Archaeological Field Crew Chief

Archaeological Field Crew Chief

Requisition Number: 2025-1610-10

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As an Archaeological Field Crew Chief working out of our Columbia, South Carolina office, you will play a crucial role in supporting cultural resource projects through fieldwork, historical research, and client consultations. Your work will directly contribute to the preservation and understanding of historical and cultural artifacts, ensuring that our projects are conducted with the highest level of accuracy and integrity.

What You'll Do:

• Field and Lab Work: Perform and direct field/lab technician fieldwork, laboratory analysis, research, and report preparation.
• Artifact Processing: Process basic artifacts in the laboratory.
• Research and Collection: Conduct fieldwork and background research, including artifact collection.
• Project Support: Assist with project support activities such as work plan and proposal preparation, project scheduling, deadline tracking, and budget evaluation and analysis.
• Historical Research: Perform basic historical research.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a related field
• A minimum of 4 years of archaeological experience
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 training
• Master's degree or PhD in anthropology, archaeology, history, or a related field, a plus

What to Expect:

With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions.
• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites.
• Carrying equipment and a backpack with enough food and water for the day, typically weighing 30-50 pounds.
• Walking through various vegetation and up and down hills, sometimes covering 3 miles or more while excavating shovel tests at different intervals.

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.